Director of Communications at the FAI, Ian Mallon, said: “There is already a rigorous and thorough match-day security operation in place at the Aviva’ for every football game, and particularly for Category One fixtures such as this Playoff tie against Bosnia & Herzegovina."

He told the Irish Independent that in the wake of the Paris attacks, the "level of alertness will be at an absolute maximum.

“At all entry points to the stadium security staff will operate on an increased level of awareness and will scrutinize all those arriving with a heightened level of anticipation, with body and bag searches where necessary."

Steps have also been taken to increase the level of awareness among staff and stewards.

Mr Mallon added: “I would like to add that the Football Association of Ireland would like to extend its sympathies and support to the French nation at this time of great pain.”